Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift (10 Openings)

Insight Global; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Contract Manufacturing (Vehicle Integration) Technician to support operations in Quonset, RI. You will collaborate with engineers to assemble electromechanical systems for advanced AUV platforms and contribute to manufacturing workflows.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, wiring, fixture building, and testing, with potential offshore travel. Shift is Mon-Fri 6A-2:30P; pay is $25-$37 per hour. Candidate must be eligible for a U.S. Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical/assembly experience in automotive, marine, aerospace, or industrial equipment.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and integrate electro-mechanical assemblies into advanced AUV platforms.
• Route, install, and service high-reliability cabling and wiring harnesses.
• Design, prototype, and build manufacturing jigs and fixtures to improve build quality and test efficiency.
• Fabricate and modify machined parts and COTS components as needed.
• Support all phases of the vehicle development and manufacturing lifecycle, providing direct technical feedback to engineering.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and optimizing assembly and build workflows.
• Support the organization, maintenance, and flow of on-site manufacturing areas.
• Provide potential offshore travel support for field operations and testing as required.

Skills

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Digital multimeter

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Our client is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. This client has brought to the market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platform, and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, our client is executing on multi-million-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT

We are seeking a Contract Manufacturing (Vehicle Integration) Technician to support operations in Quonset, RI. In this engagement, you will collaborate hands‑on with the engineering team across a multidisciplinary workflow to deliver world‑class AUV systems. This assignment focuses on assembling complex electromechanical systems and integrating them into final operational hardware.

Shift: Mon-Fri 6A-230P

Pay: $25-37/hr

DAY-TO-DAY

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical specialists on AUV assembly and integration efforts.
• Build, integrate, and test complex electro‑mechanical assemblies into advanced AUV platforms.
• Route, install, and service high‑reliability cabling and wiring harnesses.
• Design, prototype, and build manufacturing jigs and fixtures to improve build quality and test efficiency.
• Fabricate and modify machined parts and COTS (commercial off‑the‑shelf) components as needed.
• Support all phases of the vehicle development and manufacturing lifecycle, providing direct technical feedback to engineering.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and optimizing assembly and build workflows.
• Support the organization, maintenance, and flow of on‑site manufacturing areas.
• Provide potential offshore travel support for field operations and testing as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of relevant mechanical/assembly experience (automotive, marine, aerospace, or industrial equipment).
• Familiarity with standard fabrication processes, basic hand and power tools, and plastic/metal component manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, professionally, and cross‑functionally.
• Solid foundational understanding of hardware manufacturing life cycles.
• Demonstrated experience working from technical documentation, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
• Commitment to high build quality and personal accountability for deliverables.
• Hands‑on experience assembling, maintaining, and troubleshooting electromechanical systems.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and dependable.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
• High level of initiative, adaptability, and focus on meeting project timelines.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in subsea robotics (AUVs, UUVs, or marine/underwater systems).
• Prior material handling/hoisting experience or MA/RI state hoisting credentials (overhead gantry, rigging).
• Experience working safely around electrical components up to 400VDC.
• Proficiency with electrical debugging and test equipment, such as digital multimeters.
• Manual/CNC machining and/or 3D printing experience.